Saturday, March 14, 2009

I was equal parts humbled, flattered, delighted, grateful and tickled when I found out that Ann-Kat of Today, I Read honoured me with this recognition.Thank you very much, my dear.It’s very kind of you to remember me.

In accepting this award, I should do the following:

1. List 5 of my addictions (books and reading don’t count)

2. Give this award to 5 other bloggers

My addictions

1.Bags, bags and more bags

I like them in all their guises.Notice I say “like” and not “buy” … and thank goodness for that! I just enjoy looking at them and checking out the current trends.I do have my preferences in terms of colours, designs and brands, and when I see one that fulfils all these requirements, I find it hard to resist, I’m afraid.Lately, I’m hooked on those recycling/green tote bags … you know, those that you bring with you to the grocers or shopping so that you won’t have to use plastic bags – I’ve got quite a stash of them.My defence is “hey, I’m helping to save the environment!”I’m sad, I know.And to close this topic, I’ll leave you with hubby’s frequently-heard groan – “Not another bag, is it?"

2. Bookmarks … the unusual ones

I have quite a collection of unusual bookmarks.What I mean by unusual is anything other than the printed paper variety. Every time I travel, instead of buying magnets, keychains, t-shirts, postcards (etc.), I’ll search for bookmarks.I should put up my collection on Flikr … one day.

3.Chocolates … the darker, the better

Yes, dark chocolates.Sinful, rich, pure bliss.What more can I say?

4. Crafting and craft supplies

I enjoy making things with my hands.However, I’m not the adventurous crafter who wants to tryevery craft.I stick to what I like – crochet, cross-stitching, glass painting, origami.And I go a little crazy whenever I step into a craft store – it seems everywhere I look, there’s something begging to be bought.For the health of my bank account, I limit my shopping trip to once every two to three months.

5. Coffee

I like them all, but my favourites are cappuccino and Starbucks’s Iced Mocha.When I was working, I used to drink 4 to 5 cups a day, but have now cut back to 1 cup a day.I can drink coffee just before bedtime and still sleep soundly afterwards.I’d be miserable if I hadn’t had my coffee for the day.